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In preparation for National Running day June 2nd, this week’s blog will focus on one of the most common issues associated with running, IT Band Syndrome. In fact, this condition is so commonly associated with running that it is often referred to as Runner’s Knee.
WHAT IS RUNNER’S KNEE?
Runner’s Knee refers to ir...

It is estimated that a condition called “plantar fasciitis” affects, and has been shown to be the most common foot condition treated by healthcare providers. If you experience pain in your heel or foot, especially first thing in the morning or after a hard workout. Today we will learn how to address these symptoms so they don’t leave you si...

Blood Pressure and You - Prevention and Non-Drug Interventions
A recent (2014) review article in the journal Hypertension, published by the American Heart Association, details the influence of exercise and dietary interventions on high blood pressure. This article reviews and summarizes data from a range of previous studi...

We all like to work on our core fitness, doing planks and crunches, thinking that we are doing everything right. Unfortunately, most women aren’t aware that the core also includes the pelvic floor, a group of muscles that are responsible for a variety of important functions in the body.
The pelvic floor is made up of muscles and connective tissu...

It is estimated that 2.5% of the population, or over 7 million people in the U.S., experience headaches that are related to poor posture and musculoskeletal imbalances (cervicogenic headaches). A cervicogenic headache is defined as a headache associated with neck pain and stiffness. Typically, these headaches only affect one side of the head or n...